Senior Network Engineer - Federal IT

GovCIO seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, secure, and optimize complex enterprise networks supporting federal missions. In this IT role, you'll lead architecture, implementation, and advanced troubleshooting of LAN/WAN, cloud, and security solutions, collaborating closely with cyber and systems teams. You'll drive modernization, automation, and Zero Trust initiatives while mentoring junior engineers. GovCIO offers a culture of agility and continual learning, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of government IT.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize secure enterprise networks for federal customers
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning of complex network issues
• Implement and maintain network security controls, VPNs, and segmentation
• Collaborate with cyber, cloud, and systems teams on integrated architectures
• Develop network standards, documentation, and diagrams
• Support modernization, automation, and Zero Trust initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Ensure compliance with federal security and compliance requirements

Required Skills

• Enterprise network design (LAN/WAN)
• Cisco routing and switching (IOS/NX-OS)
• Network security (firewalls, VPNs)
• TCP/IP and network protocols
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP configuration
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting
• Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
• Network automation/Scripting (Python, Ansible)
• Zero Trust and segmentation design
• Documentation and network diagramming